Friday, December 27, 2013

Hi everyone! It occurred to me that I haven't done a full black and white mani on the blog before. How weird is that?!

I used Color Secrets Snow White and Sinful Colors Black on Black for all of my nails.

For my thumb nail, I started off with two coats of Snow White, followed by one coat of SV. Next, I used my Vynail chevron decals and applied one coat of Black on Black. I removed the decal guides and finished with one coat of SV.

For my index finger, I paired Konad Special Black with Bundle Monster plate BM-322 for the houndstooth design, followed by one coat of SV.

For my middle finger, I taped off the upper half of my nail and applied one coat of Black on Black. I used my large and medium sized dotting tools for my interlocking dots look. I followed with one coat of SV.

For my ring finger, I really wanted more of a marble look for my water marble pattern, so I used a more swirling pattern than I usually do. I followed with one coat of SV.

For my pinky, I applied my striping tape, and added one coat of Black on Black. I removed my tape immediately and finished with one coat of SV.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Hi everyone!! I felt like going with something a little different for a holiday mani today!!

I started off with two coats of OPI All I Want for Christmas (is OPI), followed by one coat of SV.

Using the syrup method, I added a grungy gradient look with China Glaze Keepin' It Teal, followed by one coat of SV.

I fished out some glitters from OPI I Snow You Love Me and placed them in a Christmas tree pattern on my ring finger, and then at the tops of my other nails. I finished with one coat of SV to seal the glitters.

I love the end result! It's definitely a fun and non-traditional look for the holidays.

I actually did this design for a pedi I wore to a Christmas party a couple of weeks ago. I liked it so much that I knew I had to try it on my nails.

I hope you enjoyed! Happy Painting!

Colors: OPI All I Want for Christmas (is OPI), China Glaze Keepin' It Teal, OPI I Snow You Love Me

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Book of Shadows is a deep blue scattered holographic with multi-sized holographic blue hexes. The formula was smooth and easy to apply. This shade is absolutely stunning!! I was really surprised at how well the hexes looked in this one! I love it!

Shown is two coats of Book of Shadows.

Glimmer

Glimmer is a clear coat loaded with multi-sized & multi-shaped iridescent glitters and holographic dust. The formula was smooth and easy to apply. I'm such a sucker for iridescent glitters, and this one definitely doesn't disappoint.

Shown is one coat of Glimmer over Sally Hansen New Wave Blue.

I was really curious to see how Glimmer would look mattified!

I love it!! The iridescent glitters pop so well!

Rosetta

Rosetta is a bright magenta with a silvery purple shimmer. It actually dries with a matte finish on it's own as well. The formula was smooth and easy to apply. I love how bright and fun this shade is!

Shown is two coats of Rosetta.

Rosetta will show you a whole new speed with top coat!

Shown is two coats of Rosetta with top coat.

Silvermist

Silvermist is a medium blue with a strong silver shimmer. This one dries with a matte finish as well. The formula was smooth and easy to apply. I love how shimmery this one is!

Shown is two coats of Silvermist.

The addition of top coat on this one will give you a bit more shine, of course, but the shimmer is so strong that it's a little difficult to see in certain lighting.

Shown is two coats of Silvermist with top coat.

Tempestarii

Tempestarii is a deep purple scattered holographic loaded with micro holographic glitter. The formula was smooth and easy to apply. Oh. My. Gosh. This is AMAZING!!! I definitely have a new favorite purple!!

Shown is two coats of Tempestarii.

You can find these and other great Glam Polish shades at their storefront here, and at other online retailers such as Color4Nails.